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Weighing in
It looked like all fun and games as Melissa Smith's third-graders bounced from station to station weighing themselves, book bags, books, and jackets, but Wateree Elementary students Wade McIntyre, Davis Turbyfill, Logan Butler, and Gauge Peavy were actually learning about weight and scales from student teacher Christen Pruett.
Honor rolls announced at Lugoff-Elgin Middle School
Lugoff-Elgin Middle School has reported its third-week honor rolls. Sixth grade All A Honor Roll -- Eryn Cameron, Elliott Campbell, Katelyn Elyard, Amelia Erwin, Savannah Harvey, Chloe Horton, Dalton Jordan, Jacob Kidd, Sidney Kull, Austin McAvoy, Madison McKim, Tessa Ortiz, Katilyn Pickle, William Pryor, Sean Riester, Bryan Robinson, Caroline Rowell, Taylor Sinay, Raymond Steven, Jenna Sulzer, Katelyn Swails, Laura Tautkus, Sarah Thompson and Charles Thrall. All A/B Honor Roll -- ...
Elizabeth Barker
Elizabeth Ann Emerson Barker died peacefully at home Sunday, April 03, in Camden, South Carolina.
Camden Post Office to host passport fair Saturday
The downtown Camden Post Office will host a passport fair from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Fly your Betsy Ross flag
The 230th anniversary of the Battle of Hobkirk's Hill will be commemorated April 19-25 during which time citizens are encouraged to fly Betsy Ross flags.
TSA honor students recognized
A number of Kershaw County students earned academic recognitions at Thomas Sumter Academy.
Making life a little brighter
Gosh, life is good, and it's the people around us who help make it so.
Rec Notes - April 8, 2011
Hippity-hoppity Community Easter Egg Hunts on their way Ready, set, go. That's the words youngsters will be waiting for at the annual community Easter egg hunts. Youngsters ages 9 and younger will search for the more than ...
Pets of the Week - April 8, 2011
Among the animals available for adoption at the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter are a 1-year-old domestic medium-haired male cat and a 4-month-old hound mix puppy. The adoption donation includes spaying or neutering. The shelter, located at the south end of Fair Street and managed by the Kershaw County Humane Society, is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. ...
School menus -- April 11-15, 2011
The following are menus for Kershaw County schools for the week of April 11-15:
Dealing a blow to drug dealers in Kershaw County
One evening last year when I pulled into my driveway, there was an unfamiliar car parked in front of my house and there was a man wearing a uniform, standing by the car. As I got closer, I recognized the uniform as a Richland County Sheriff's Department uniform. This officer identified himself to me and said that if I was elected sheriff, he and his partner would like to come work for me. He handed me an envelope containing their resumes.
Lee McKenzie
Lee McKenzie, 77, of Springhill Road, Dalzell, died Friday, April 1, 2011. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 7, 2011, at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Bishopville, with burial in the church cemetery. Haile's Funeral Home is in charge.
Next Camden Garden Club meeting to be held at Proctor Hall
The Camden Garden Club will hold its next meeting on Monday at Proctor Hall. The historic home is a great location for a meeting. There is ample room and lots of natural light steams in from the large picture windows giving a warm and cozy feel. The program scheduled for this month is perfect for this time of year with spring in the air. Our speaker will be Sunshine Smith, who has started an organic ...
Lula Belle W. Nelson
Funeral service for Lula Belle W. Nelson, 84, of Chesnut Street in Camden will be held Saturday, April 9, 2011, 12:00 p.m.. at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with burial in Cedars Cemetery.
Peggy Sailor
Peggy Little Sailor, 87, of Camden, died Tuesday, April 5, 2011. Plans are incomplete and will be announced by Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel.
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A Father's Day submission
As a Kershaw County teacher for twenty-seven years, I'm not sure I have ever properly thanked my very first teacher -- my father, Dave Spradley -- or told him how great of an impact he has had on my life and on my career. The most important lessons about literacy and education, I learned from him. Whether it was sitting on the couch, snuggled against him as he read aloud to me, or laughing ...
Evelyn Johnson
A service for Evelyn Ruth Hopkins "Polly" Johnson, 83, will be held at a later date in Murfreesboro, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Harvest Hope Food Bank, 2220 Shop Road, Columbia, S.C. 29201.
Douglas F. Pitts
A service to celebrate the life of Douglas Featherstone Pitts, 51, will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Lakeview Baptist Church with the Rev. Hugh McKinney officiating. The family will receive friends Monday 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Hayes' slam helps KC to fifth straight win
Austin Hayes smacked a grand slam to ignite a seven-run eighth inning as visiting Kershaw County rallied for a 10-7 win over Hartsville in a League III American Legion baseball game played Friday night in Kelleytown.
Calli and Caleb need homes
Among the animals available for adoption at the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter are Calli, a 2-year-old spayed female Siamese cat and Caleb, a 12-week-old male Hound mix. The adoption donation includes spaying or neutering. The shelter, located at the south end of Fair Street and managed by the Kershaw County Humane Society, is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The shelter is closed ...
Chopping their way to a title
Man seeks advice regarding marital assets between him and his ex-wife
Dear Annie: My wife and I are going through a divorce after 23 years of marriage. We just grew apart.
Secrecy scandal? Not so much
When is a scandal not really a scandal? Many are shocked to hear that the government, in its pursuit of terrorists as relentlessly as Wile E. Coyote chases the Road Runner, is massively snooping into our phone records and popular social networks without search warrants.
Habitat for Humanity and United Way Warehouse Sale
Habitat for Humanity and United Way will be having a Warehouse Sale Saturday. The sale will run from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will be located in the United Way parking lot at 110 East DeKalb St. in Camden. Items include furniture, household items, TVs and building supplies. Items are priced to sell.
Homer Leroy Stuckey
Mr. Homer Leroy Stuckey, 73, of 164 Shivers Pond Road, Rembert, SC, passed on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, June 14, 2013, 1 p.m., at Springhill united Methodist Church, Rembert, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Mary Louise Wilson
Mrs. Mary Louise Wilson, 79, of 722 Fair Street, Camden, S.C., passed on Friday, June 7, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 15, 2013, 11 a.m., at Camden First United Methodist Church, Camden. Burial will follow at Cedar Cemetery, Camden. Haile's Funeral Home is assisting.
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